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October 2009

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Six feet under GU

In 1931, construction on Georgetown’s newest dormitory, Copley Hall, hit an unexpected roadblock: workers who were clearing a heavily overgrown area 100 feet north of the planned residence hall had uncovered a long-forgotten cemetery.

By October 29, 2009

Sports

Fans bring the Blue and Gray where it’s needed most

Last Valentine’s Day, Georgetown and Syracuse met in the latest battle in their ongoing men’s basketball feud. It was another instant classic, with the Hoyas fighting back from a 16-point deficit before ultimately succumbing in overtime. The comeback was particularly impressive because the Hoyas were on the road, forced to contend with an orange-clad mob surrounding them on all sides, inside the nation’s largest on-campus arena.

By October 29, 2009

Sports

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Fast Break – Men’s Soccer falls to American

Under overcast skies, the Georgetown men’s soccer team took to North Kehoe Field on Wednesday afternoon against crosstown foe American. Despite taking an early lead, the Hoyas couldn’t hold off the Eagles, falling 3-1.

By October 29, 2009

Voices

This Georgetown Life: Hoya Halloween, Voice Staffers’ Tales From the Crypt

Road Trippin’ I am lucky to be alive after last Halloween. My friends and I decided to dress up as characters from the action-sports-themed Nickelodeon classic, “Rocket Power.” I drew... Read more

By the October 29, 2009

Sports

The Sports Sermon: Welcome to Snyderstan

Being a professional athlete can sometimes be a thankless job. Sure, they have their millions to console them, but athletes must contend with the fickle nature of public opinion, always knowing no matter how beloved they are, they are just one extended slump away from boos and cries for their exile.

By October 29, 2009

News

LGBTQ Center evaluates progress in report

In order to raise awareness about transgender issues on campus, Olivia Chitayat (COL `10) has teamed up with Residential Life & Facilities to go out next week and inventory how... Read more

By October 29, 2009

Sports

A Fall Classic for the ages

A World Series preview...in verse

By October 29, 2009

News

On the Record with Dean of the College Chester Gillis

Dean of Georgetown College Chester Gillis sat down with a reporter to discuss his new job and vision for the future of the Georgetown’s largest undergraduate school. Interview transcribed and... Read more

By October 29, 2009

Sports

Women ready for Red Storm, Big East Tourney, and beyond

“We are going to hit it pretty hard,” senior defender Norah Swanson said of the preparation for the game this Sunday. “We will be focusing on how we can beat them: what are our strengths, what are their weaknesses.”

By October 29, 2009

Voices

Bloggers gone wild

“You didn’t get this from me,” a student I had talked to for a few past news stories wrote me on GChat a couple of weeks ago, “But this is... Read more

By October 29, 2009